George J. Palmer, MD

George J. Palmer III, MD

4.9 (170)

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

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Locations

A

Orlando

AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiovascular Surgery at Orlando
217 Hillcrest Street
 Orlando, FL  32801
407-425-1566
B

Celebration

AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiovascular Surgery at Celebration
400 Celebration Place
Suite A280
 Celebration, FL  34747
407-425-1566
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Expertise

Biography

2024 Top Doctors & Premier - Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery

George J. Palmer III, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon with specialty training in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. Dr. Palmer has been in practice here in Central Florida since 1989. His clinical expertise includes all areas of general cardiac surgery, and more than over 10,000 open heart procedures, over his 33-year career. He has been recognized regionally and nationally for his expertise in the conduction system of the heart and implantable devices particularly in lead management and lead extraction.

Dr. Palmer is passionate about patient outcomes and safety, which has been reflected by his administrative training and responsibilities throughout his career. He was the Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at AdventHealth Orlando from 2005 to 2019. Subsequently, as current Director of Cardiovascular Surgery at AdventHealth Celebration, he led the design, implementation, and execution of the new Cardiovascular Surgery program at AdventHealth Celebration. The program has been recognized by the prestigious 3-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgery within its first three years of operation.

*Top Doctors award– compiled by Consumers’ Checkbook research company
*Premier Doctors award – compiled by DataJoe Research

Awards & Recognitions
2024 Top Doctors & Premier - Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Areas Served
Orlando, FL | Celebration, FL
Languages Spoken
English
Education
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
Residencies
  • General Surgery at University of Alabama Hospital
  • Thoracic Surgery at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Board Certification
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: The American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Ages Accepted
  • Adults
Conditions Treated
  • Appendix
Treatments Offered
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Heart Surgery

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  • Laser Therapy For Varicose Veins
  • Lung Surgery
  • Splenectomy
  • Stomach Surgery
Procedures and Tests
  • Bypass
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Liver Surgery

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  • Spleen Surgery
  • Stomach Surgery (Gastrectomy)
  • Thyroid Biopsy
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Insurances

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The list below is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment.

  • AARP
  • AdventHealth Advantage Plan
  • Aetna / US Healthcare - non HMO
  • Aetna / US Healthcare HMO
  • Aetna Voluntary
  • Allegiance
  • American Healthcare Alliance
  • Amerigroup
  • Assurant Health
  • Aultcare/Primetime Health Plan
  • AvMed
  • BCBS-FL

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  • BCBS-SC
  • Beech Street
  • Benefit Administrative Systems
  • Better Health
  • Blue Cross-CA
  • CHC National
  • CHC of Florida
  • CarePlus
  • Central Florida IPA
  • Champus Tricare For Life
  • Champva
  • Choicecare (Cinci OH)
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-Healthspring
  • Cigna Behavioral
  • Cigna Supplemental Insurance
  • Coastal Healthcare Admin
  • Commercial Travelers
  • Contracts
  • Corporate Billing
  • Employee Benefit Consultants
  • Evolutions Healthcare
  • FamilyCare Health Plans
  • First Health Network
  • Florida Hospital HC Systems
  • Freedom Health
  • Gilsbar
  • Global Care
  • Group & Pension Administrators
  • HVHS
  • Health First Health Plans
  • HealthPartners
  • Healthease of FL
  • Healthscope Benefits Inc
  • Humana
  • Insurance Mgmt Admin of LA
  • Kelsey Seybold
  • Key Benefit Administrators
  • Magellan Behavioral
  • Magellan Complete Care
  • Medicaid-FL
  • Medicaid-Virgin Islands
  • Medicare PIN
  • Memorial Integrated Healthcare
  • Mental Health
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina
  • Multiplan
  • NGS Coresource
  • OneNet PPO
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health
  • Other Commercial (MedLic#)
  • PHCS
  • PaySpan
  • Prestige Health Choice
  • Railroad Medicare-Palmetto
  • Simply Healthcare
  • Sunshine State
  • The Health Plan
  • Total Claims Administration Inc
  • Tricare East
  • United American Ins
  • United Behavioral
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan
  • United Medical Resources
  • Veterans Affairs - HealthNet
  • WellCare Health Plan
  • Wellspan Health
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Reviews and Comments

4.9 (170)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What locations does George J. Palmer III, MD practice at?
George J. Palmer III, MD practices at Orlando at 217 Hillcrest Street, Orlando, FL, 32801, Celebration at 400 Celebration Place, Suite A280, Celebration, FL and 34747. Learn more about George J. Palmer III, MD at AdventHealth.
What is George J. Palmer III, MD's specialty?
George J. Palmer III, MD specializes in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. Learn more about George J. Palmer III, MD at AdventHealth.
What insurance does George J. Palmer III, MD accept?
George J. Palmer III, MD accepts AARP, AdventHealth Advantage Plan, Aetna / US Healthcare - non HMO, Aetna / US Healthcare HMO, Aetna Voluntary, Allegiance, American Healthcare Alliance, Amerigroup, Assurant Health, Aultcare/Primetime Health Plan, AvMed, BCBS-FL, BCBS-SC, Beech Street, Benefit Administrative Systems, Better Health, Blue Cross-CA, CHC National, CHC of Florida, CarePlus, Central Florida IPA, Champus Tricare For Life, Champva, Choicecare (Cinci OH), Cigna, Cigna Behavioral, Cigna Supplemental Insurance, Cigna-Healthspring, Coastal Healthcare Admin, Commercial Travelers, Contracts, Corporate Billing, Employee Benefit Consultants, Evolutions Healthcare, FamilyCare Health Plans, First Health Network, Florida Hospital HC Systems, Freedom Health, Gilsbar, Global Care, Group & Pension Administrators, HVHS, Health First Health Plans, HealthPartners, Healthease of FL, Healthscope Benefits Inc, Humana, Insurance Mgmt Admin of LA, Kelsey Seybold, Key Benefit Administrators, Magellan Behavioral, Magellan Complete Care, Medicaid-FL, Medicaid-Virgin Islands, Medicare PIN, Memorial Integrated Healthcare, Mental Health, Meritain Health, Molina, Multiplan, NGS Coresource, OneNet PPO, Optum Health, Oscar Health, Other Commercial (MedLic#), PHCS, PaySpan, Prestige Health Choice, Railroad Medicare-Palmetto, Simply Healthcare, Sunshine State, The Health Plan, Total Claims Administration Inc, Tricare East, United American Ins, United Behavioral, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Community Plan, United Medical Resources, Veterans Affairs - HealthNet, WellCare Health Plan and Wellspan Health. This list is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment. Learn more about George J. Palmer III, MD at AdventHealth.
What conditions does George J. Palmer III, MD treat?
George J. Palmer III, MD treats the following conditions: Appendix. Learn more about George J. Palmer III, MD at AdventHealth.
What health services does George J. Palmer III, MD provide?
George J. Palmer III, MD provides Heart and Vascular Care services. Learn more about George J. Palmer III, MD at AdventHealth.